James Ralton King

James Ralton “Piggie” King, age 94, passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2014 at his residence. Born on August 9, 1919, in Richland, SC.  He was the son of the late Jacob Andrew and the late Mary Brewer King.

He graduated from Anderson  Boys High.  He was employed by J. P. Stevens for over 45 years, where he retired as an Electrician and Maintenance worker.  He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church.  He was an avid sports fan and was a beloved “Papa” to all his family.

He is survived by three children, Patricia King of the home, Larry King and his wife Sarah of Anderson; Nancy Smith and her husband Larry of Anderson; one sister, Irene Richard from Starr, SC;  four grandchildren, Marty King and his wife Anna, Michael King, Tammy Wood and her husband Dodd, Robin Whitmire and her husband J.; three great-grandchildren, Emily Wood, Dodson Wood, and Joseph Bryant.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the Interim Hospice caregiver, Alan Clark.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois N. King; two brothers, Clyde King and Lefty King; two sisters, Estelle King and Willie Mae Burgess.

A funeral service to honor the life of James Ralton King will he held Monday, February 10, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at the McDougald Chapel with Rev. Jeff  Bartlette, Rickie Farmer and Rev. Gordon Taylor, who will assist at the cemetery. Interment will follow in the New Silver Brook Cemetery.  The family will be at the residence.

The family will receive friends at the McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, February 10, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com